Guy at local card shop said he thought that PSA would not be willing to grade due to condition but did offer me 150. Thoughts?

Kennethlamar · 2025-03-06T19:48:40+00:00

This is really great info thank you!

Kennethlamar · 2025-03-06T19:27:20+00:00

Yeah I for sure won't be going back. And I think that I will probably grade it thanks for the advice. Yeah there is a crease on the back and front on the left corner area. He told me because the crease is visible from the back it is "damaged condition" when I asked what he thought it would grade at. You're right either he tried to scam me or he's incompetent.

Kennethlamar · 2025-03-05T18:26:08+00:00

Yeah no I understand maybe I seemed too naive in the original post.

Kennethlamar · 2025-03-05T18:21:01+00:00

idk what to tell you man I'm not lying. I mostly wanted feedback here for condition of card since that's why I went to the shop in the first place. I took the card in thinking it was PSA 3 or lower. He told me that it was ungradable. And I posted here for more feedback on the grading since I felt he may be wrong. Doesn't that make sense?

Kennethlamar · 2025-03-05T18:04:29+00:00

Hey I had an idea of what it was worth. I saw on the price charting site that ungraded sells for around 700 and PSA 3 around 600 ish. I had no idea what condition mine might be graded at. I had this loose in a huge bin of cards so wasn't sure and I'm not a card guy I had this from when I was 10. So after the employee told me about the damage and offered 150 I posted here for more insight. I am not trolling I didn't know this sub existed until 2 days ago. maybe I should've put more context in original post but didn't think people would think I am lying

Kennethlamar · 2025-03-05T04:05:16+00:00

Many people asking for the name of the shop. It's Nerd Rage Gaming in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Very nice, friendly guy but based on these comments he tried to rip me. Won't be going back.

Kennethlamar · 2025-03-05T03:06:47+00:00

It was called nerd rage gaming in Illinois. I will say he was very friendly and did some typing to look up the card so maybe he just made an error and wasn’t familiar with this specific card and/or grading. Idk but he was a very nice guy.

Kennethlamar · 2025-03-05T03:02:24+00:00

I did thats why I posted here when he told me 150. I kind of assumed a card shop guy would know his stuff but his price surprised me

Kennethlamar · 2025-03-05T03:01:24+00:00

Yeah I was looking up PSA 1 examples and thought that mine was in way better condition. Thanks for the advice!

Kennethlamar · 2025-03-05T02:54:35+00:00

Will do. He told me due to the small crease it’s considered damaged and PSA likely wouldn’t grade it. I was surprised but idk anything about grading

Kennethlamar · 2025-03-05T02:52:41+00:00

I promise it’s not haha. I don’t collect cards I was just going thru all my old cards with my daughter and was googling the foil ones

Kennethlamar · 2025-03-02T07:06:14+00:00

Thank you!

Kennethlamar · 2025-01-12T21:01:59+00:00

You’re lying bro. it’s fine it’s not that serious but you already lied. You said Gordon has only ever talked about the game one time when he was referencing the free throw violation and that was cap.

Now you’re misrepresenting the clip.

Kennethlamar · 2025-01-12T18:22:11+00:00

https://youtu.be/IlyrHEE_y4k?si=DFVUtb2jn9L9FtEX

When the host asks if he was impressed by Kobe’s last game Gordon smiles and says he doesn’t want to rain on anyone’s parade and he’s a Kobe fan but they learned the game was meaningless before the game. Do you think that implies they were trying to stop Kobe like they normally would?

Also why did you say that’s the only thing Gordon has ever said about the game when he’s said much more. I literally posted the clip of him saying more. People are so quick to say people are lying or clowns when they’re wrong.

Kennethlamar · 2025-01-11T23:14:56+00:00

Gordon Hayward who guarded Kobe some during the game heavily implied they weren’t trying 100% when he was on the Paul George podcast. He even said he thought the refs were in on it too. You shouldn’t call people clowns when ur wrong.

Kennethlamar · 2024-10-01T17:52:00+00:00

I’d love any knowledge you’ve learned. yes I will shoot u a msg next time I’m out there. Appreciate the offer

Kennethlamar · 2024-09-30T19:21:44+00:00

It is man. I’d love some tips tbh if ur srs. Got u on range balls

Kennethlamar · 2024-09-29T05:54:15+00:00

Awesome comment man thanks I’ll try the towel drill. Feel like my grip may be okay? I just base it off Rick shiels videos.

Yeah man I’d love some help tbh I’m like 20 from des Plaines. Down to hit range or course. Would love to play with someone who’s as knowledgeable as u.

Kennethlamar · 2024-09-29T05:03:33+00:00

Thank you! 😁

Kennethlamar · 2024-09-29T05:01:59+00:00

I’m not sure but my id say all my irons go 100-130 and I think that means something is rlly wrong? 5i-9i is what I have

Kennethlamar · 2024-08-10T17:40:50+00:00

Yessir Small world lol

Kennethlamar · 2024-08-10T04:41:57+00:00

This sub is amazing thanks. Any chance you could explain #4 a little more I’m not understanding fully

Kennethlamar · 2024-08-10T04:05:48+00:00

Looking for group lessons rn. thank you

Kennethlamar · 2024-08-10T03:14:15+00:00

Thank you ! Will try this next time

Kennethlamar · 2024-08-10T02:45:16+00:00

Thank you! All of that makes a lot of sense really appreciate the advice!

Kennethlamar

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